reflections on life as an house sitter and perpetual traveller

Month: May 2018

The ability to drive means freedom and independence for women. I read this inspiring story shortly after viewing a news item on the struggles of Saudi Arabian supporters of the right of women in their country to drive. This is a story of empowerment, determination, resilience and inspiration And is my contribution to this month’s… Read More #WATB Blogfest: Determined to Drive her Life

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city, all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open. Life swarms with innocent monsters.” ― Charles Baudelaire History is part myth, part fact. When I first read about the city of Kuching, which means “Cat” in Malay, I imagined a place once home to… Read More Kuching: Colonial Centre of the Cat Empire

She responded tentatively to the call-after all she had her baby with her- but eventually decided to grab some breakfast from her friend and handler. She seemed to recoil however, when a human with telephoto lens moved into prime position, no doubt triggering a collective memory of her tribe being hunted by men with guns.… Read More Where the Wild Things Are

Singapore is a richly woven tapestry of many cultures, Chinese, Malay and Indian to name a few. On this visit to Singapore I decided to stay in “Little India”, a colourful district with Indian inspired architecture, Vegetarian cafes (yum) and plentiful markets. Wandering through the streets, I happened on the Indian Heritage Centre, a relatively… Read More Little India, Singapore

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Boofy from Port Macquarie

I'm a house sitter, writer and healer who travels around Australia minding beautiful pets and houses, exploring parts of the country some for the first time, having fun, adventure and experiencing joy in living lightly.